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ST51 FDJ

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,054 mi
Last recorded146,054 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 FDJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2018 146,054 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring front mount area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sections of chassis leg holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed at spare wheel mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 133,854 miles

Offside front and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded and holed

Fail 13 Dec 2017 133,851 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Spring mount area holed in various places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg holed (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded and holed

Pass 16 Dec 2016 127,302 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 127,291 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 115,758 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 115,710 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mount holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mount holed (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 105,682 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front tyres down to 3mm

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oil sump corroded and leaking

Pass 26 Aug 2013 98,017 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 91,595 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2011 83,781 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 76,410 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 67,202 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 67,072 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 54,895 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 44,009 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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ST51 FDJ is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 118,501 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST51 FDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ST51 FDJ registered?

ST51 FDJ is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is ST51 FDJ safe to buy?

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